The Moreira surname of Portuguese and Galician origins is a habitational name that was taken on from any of the numerous places in Portugal and Galicia called Moreira. These place names derive from the word "moreira," meaning a "mulberry tree."

Moreira Early Origins

The surname Moreira was first found in Portugal where the fist on record appears to be Pedro Pires Moreira, who lived contemporary to Kings Sancho I Portugal (reign 1185-1211,) and Afonso II (reign 1212-1223).

Moreira Spelling Variations

Moreira Spelling Variations

Moreira Early History

Moreira Early History

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Moreira Early Notables (pre 1700)

Moreira Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Moreira Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Moreira Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.